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Six Thalassemia Patients Test HIV Positive from Blood Transfusions

12/19/2025

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Six thalassemia patients at a Madhya Pradesh district hospital tested HIV positive after blood transfusions, infections detected between January and May.
Officials suspect contaminated blood transfusions as the source, and one child's parents are also HIV-positive.
The state government formed a panel led by Satya Avadhiya to investigate and ordered a report within seven days.
The Jharkhand case, where five children tested positive, underscores concerns about screening and blood safety.

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Six thalassemia patients at a Madhya Pradesh district hospital tested HIV positive after blood transfusions, infections detected between January and May.
Officials suspect contaminated blood transfusions as the source, and one child's parents are also HIV-positive.
The state government formed a panel led by Satya Avadhiya to investigate and ordered a report within seven days.
The Jharkhand case, where five children tested positive, underscores concerns about screening and blood safety.